Privacy & Cookie Policy

    How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

    1. Introduction

    C&L Web Design ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

    By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

    2. Information We Collect

    Personal Information

    We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

    • • Contact us through our website forms
    • • Subscribe to our newsletter
    • • Request a quote or proposal
    • • Apply for employment
    • • Engage our services

    This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any other information you choose to provide.

    Automatically Collected Information

    When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

    • • IP address and location data
    • • Browser type and version
    • • Operating system
    • • Pages visited and time spent
    • • Referring website
    • • Device information

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

    • • Providing and maintaining our services
    • • Responding to your inquiries and requests
    • • Sending you marketing communications (with your consent)
    • • Improving our website and services
    • • Analyzing website usage and trends
    • • Complying with legal obligations
    • • Protecting against fraud and abuse

    4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    What Are Cookies?

    Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and understand how you use our site.

    Types of Cookies We Use

    Essential Cookies

    These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

    Analytics Cookies

    These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

    Marketing Cookies

    These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

    Managing Cookies

    You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

    • • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
    • • Cookie consent: We will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies
    • • Third-party opt-outs: You can opt out of third-party tracking

    5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

    We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

    • • Service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services
    • • Legal requirements when required by law or to protect our rights
    • • Business transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
    • • With your explicit consent

    6. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

    We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, but we are committed to protecting it to the best of our ability.

    7. Your Rights (GDPR)

    Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

    • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
    • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
    • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
    • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
    • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
    • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
    • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

    To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

    8. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

    9. International Data Transfers

    Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

    10. Children's Privacy

    Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

    11. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

    12. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

    clwebdesign@myyahoo.com
    +44 7307 239 633
    4 Fleming Fields, Clipstone, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, LU7 3RZ

    Data Protection Officer

    For any data protection concerns or to exercise your GDPR rights, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above.

    Last updated: January 2025